A flight of two F-105s on an FAC-controlled strike attacked a truck POL storage site near Ban Son, just to the west of the Ban Karai Pass. Capt Brucher's aircraft had its tail blown off by AAA as it dropped its bombs on the target. The pilot ejected and was seen by his wingman to parachute into a tree. He made contact on his emergency radio and reported that he was suspended from a branch and unable to free himself. He also stated that he had a dislocated shoulder. The first rescue attempt had to be abandoned because of intense enemy ground fire and when the rescue helicopter arrived on the scene the following day, Brucher's parachute was found to be empty.